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Allouez board discusses help for local businesses

By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer ALLOUEZ – The Allouez village board met virtually Tuesday, April 21, to discuss ways to help local businesses through the COVID-19 crisis. “We are all aware of the situation we are in, how it’s affecting our local businesses and how it’s affecting the economy,” said Trevor Fuller, planning and zoning …

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Ashwaubenon parks stay open, but with restrictions

By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – The village’s parks remain open amid the Safer at Home order in effect through Memorial Day weekend, but Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director Rex Mehlberg said restrictions are in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “With COVID-19, staff continue to evaluate what should be open and what …

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Green Bay school finances affected by pandemic

By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer GREEN BAY – At its Monday, April 27, virtual meeting, the Green Bay school board received an update on school finances amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “Since schools closed March 13, the district’s refrigerated trucks have been delivering meals to 14 sites in the district,” said Pete Ross, chief of operations. …

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Uncertainty hangs over downtown businesses, events

By Ben Rodgers Editor GREEN BAY – When an organization relies on events and sponsorships to improve the community, a pandemic requires even more support with dwindling resources. “Just like every other small business out there, we’re in uncharted territory,” said Brian Johnson, executive director of On Broadway Inc. “We’re doing everything we can to …

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Tews promoted to Ashwaubenon deputy chief

By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – The command staff structure of the village’s public safety department has changed, at least temporarily, after the Ashwaubenon Police and Fire Commission agreed Tuesday, April 14, to promote Randy Tews as the deputy chief. Village Manager Allison Swanson said the $2,300 listed as the monetary impact of the …

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Bellevue takes action on sewer vacuum, road reconstruction

By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer BELLEVUE – The Bellevue village board held its Wednesday, April 22, meeting remotely and took action on two main agenda items: the purchase of a sewer vacuum truck and a road reconstruction project. Andy Rowell, director of Public Works, said the village’s 2005 jetter/vacuum sewer truck, which was purchased used …

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De Pere students donate hand sanitizer to early responders

DE PERE – More than 30 gallons of hand sanitizer have been donated to the City of De Pere’s police and fire/rescue departments thanks to a fundraising challenge presented to De Pere High School students by teacher Chad Michalkiewicz. The product was delivered to City of De Pere department leaders Tuesday, April 21. “Through a …

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Dispute over event permits lands in Seventh Circuit

By Lisa Klein Courthouse News Service CHICAGO – The Seventh Circuit heard oral arguments via telephone Monday, April 13, in a dispute over whether the Village of Hobart can force the Oneida Nation to get a permit for an annual festival on the tribe’s reservation. Although the original lawsuit centered on a special events permit …

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Online learning focus of HSSD board meeting

By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – With the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Brown County, the Howard-Suamico school board learned of the district’s latest efforts to keep things running smoothly. At the Monday, April 27, school board meeting, Dr. Becky Walker, assistant superintendent of academics and innovation, said, from an academic standpoint, the district …

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